When in Uzbekistan: 11 Traditional Dishes to Eat in Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent

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Food is often closely tied with a country’s geographical makeup and history, and nowhere did I find that to be more true than when I was traveling across Uzbekistan. The land-locked territory, known for her ties with the historic Silk Road, boasts an eclectic cuisine that is heavily influenced by Turkic culinary traditions across Central Asia.

Here are 11 traditional Uzbek dishes I sampled during my one-week trip across Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, that you shouldn’t miss if you’re in any of these cities!

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Whites Bakery – Fat Macarons, Basque Cheesecakes, and Matcha Cookies with Islandwide Delivery

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Some things are just better when they’re bigger. Fat macarons, or “fatcarons 뚱카롱” as they’re affectionally known, originated in South Korea where pastry chefs began inserting all sorts of thick, heavy fillings instead of the typically thinner, cream fillings between the macaron shells. Now available in Singapore, thanks to some enterprising home bakers, one can only guess how crazy creative these fat macarons will get!

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If you’re looking to get your hands on some fat macarons, Whites Bakery is one such home baker who started churning out these larger-than-life darlings around last year.  

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Le Matin Patisserie Savoury Assemblage – Decadent Savoury Bakes by Norma’s Ex-Pastry Chef

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After my first try of Le Matin Patisserie’s Travel Series, I was eager to sample the Singapore-based bakery’s other creations. To my delight, Chef Mohammed Al-Matin, whom the bakery is named after, has come up with another selection of delectable savoury treats! 

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Savoury Assemblage ($58)

Dubbed the Savoury Assemblage V1 ($58), the first of Le Matin’s savoury series contains four hand-crafted savoury bakes perfect for breakfast, lunch, or even a spot of afternoon indulgence. As always, look forward to clever takes on classic European staples. 

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Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Instant Noodles – Enjoy Your Favourite Snack in Comfort Food Form; Now Available at Fairprice

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Just when you thought that Irvin’s dangerously addictive salted egg yolk snacks couldn’t get any more ubiquitous, the homegrown snack maker has partnered with Japanese ramen brand Nissin to release a new addiction in the form of Salted Egg Instant Noodles ($2.95). 

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Nissin x Irvins Salted Egg Instant Noodles ($2.95)

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Hello Arigato @ Upper Thomson Road – New Japanese-Inspired Cafe with Thicc Japanese Sandos

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Japanese sandos seem to be in vogue these days, with cafes and restaurants alike offering their take on the popular convenience store snack. One such place, Hello Arigato, recently opened its doors along Upper Thomson Road. 

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Opened by the team behind hipster stalwart The Refinery, Hello Arigato is already seeing snaking queues for its thick sandos and Japanese-inspired treats. 

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Mitte Hot Chocolate Pack – Korean Instant Hot Choco Original with Cute Sloth Marshmallows

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Weekends are for sleeping in and flipping through your favourite book while armed with a cup of hot chocolate. And when it comes to hot chocolate, nothing tops it better than a couple of marshmallows for that added sweetness! 

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Korean brand, Mitte, is selling adorable marshmallows shaped like sloths, bunnies, and pandas with its instant Hot Choco Original ($15.80 for 1 box) to help you add a touch of kawaii to your cuppa. 

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